The 1996 Diamond Back Viper features a DB race geometry, TIG welded frame with cantilever brake bosses. DB forged 175mm chrome plated crank with DB race design chainwheel. DiaCompe 884 front brake with alloy cantilever rear and 2-finger levers. Alloy seat clamp. Weinmann 4019 alloy 20x1.5 rims with 14g spokes.
Headset Size
1"
Seatpost Size
22.2mm
Top Tube Size
Unknown
Original Colours
KW5X000000 KW6Y000000
Made in Taiwan.
Fourth Letter in the serial indicates year of production (1995 or 1996). X in the serial indicates production Month (E to L - May to Dec). Y in the serial indicates production Month (A to D - Jan to April).
Bikes made in Taiwan usually had an 8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. In May of any year, factories would usually switch production to making models for the following year.
